Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Budget

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Benjamin Levin
Oct 21, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Jeskai Commanders?
There are dozens of Jeskai commanders available now, but which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Metalhead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Ravenous Robots
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Buzz Bots
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Fugitive Droid
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
60%inclusion257 decks430 decks
58%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
53%inclusion230 decks430 decks
52%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
52%inclusion224 decks430 decks
51%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
47%inclusion204 decks430 decks
46%synergy
Foundry Inspector
53%inclusion229 decks430 decks
46%synergy
Steel Overseer
52%inclusion225 decks430 decks
42%synergy
Abzan Falconer
41%inclusion178 decks430 decks
40%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion216 decks430 decks
38%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
39%inclusion166 decks430 decks
37%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
40%inclusion174 decks430 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion214 decks430 decks
-18%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
44%inclusion189 decks430 decks
31%synergy
Wake the Past
42%inclusion179 decks430 decks
31%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
40%inclusion75 decks186 decks
24%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
40%inclusion173 decks430 decks
24%synergy
Surge Conductor
39%inclusion72 decks186 decks
25%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion165 decks430 decks
24%synergy
Organic Extinction
38%inclusion163 decks430 decks
30%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
38%inclusion162 decks430 decks
37%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
37%inclusion158 decks430 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Thrummingbird
31%inclusion134 decks430 decks
22%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
31%inclusion132 decks430 decks
30%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
30%inclusion127 decks430 decks
25%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
29%inclusion125 decks430 decks
26%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
28%inclusion122 decks430 decks
28%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
27%inclusion115 decks430 decks
25%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
26%inclusion113 decks430 decks
24%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
25%inclusion99 decks395 decks
24%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
25%inclusion73 decks293 decks
23%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
25%inclusion49 decks199 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
22%inclusion96 decks430 decks
22%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
22%inclusion95 decks430 decks
16%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
22%inclusion89 decks406 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
22%inclusion94 decks430 decks
21%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
22%inclusion94 decks430 decks
21%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
20%inclusion87 decks430 decks
19%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
20%inclusion87 decks430 decks
12%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
20%inclusion84 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Bronze Guardian
19%inclusion83 decks430 decks
17%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
19%inclusion81 decks430 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Raiju
18%inclusion79 decks430 decks
16%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
18%inclusion78 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
18%inclusion77 decks430 decks
18%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
17%inclusion50 decks299 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
17%inclusion71 decks430 decks
16%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
16%inclusion69 decks430 decks
10%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
16%inclusion67 decks430 decks
15%synergy
Thought Monitor
15%inclusion63 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
14%inclusion62 decks430 decks
10%synergy
Axgard Artisan
14%inclusion60 decks430 decks
14%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
13%inclusion56 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion56 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
12%inclusion53 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
12%inclusion53 decks430 decks
12%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
12%inclusion52 decks430 decks
12%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
12%inclusion50 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
12%inclusion50 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Grateful Apparition
11%inclusion49 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Master of Etherium
11%inclusion49 decks430 decks
10%synergy
Research Thief
11%inclusion49 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Mindless Automaton
11%inclusion47 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Hangarback Walker
10%inclusion42 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
10%inclusion41 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
9.3%inclusion40 decks430 decks
5%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
9.1%inclusion39 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
8.8%inclusion38 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
8.8%inclusion35 decks400 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Negate
34%inclusion146 decks430 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion140 decks430 decks
-3%synergy
Experimental Augury
32%inclusion139 decks430 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion137 decks430 decks
-17%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion126 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
29%inclusion125 decks430 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion107 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
20%inclusion88 decks430 decks
19%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
17%inclusion73 decks430 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion44 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion43 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.6%inclusion37 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.4%inclusion36 decks430 decks
-1%synergy
Reject Imperfection
8.4%inclusion36 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Take Up the Shield
8.1%inclusion35 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Unbounded Potential
7.4%inclusion32 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.4%inclusion32 decks430 decks
-2%synergy
Serum Snare
7.2%inclusion31 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
6.7%inclusion29 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.0%inclusion26 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.0%inclusion26 decks430 decks
-13%synergy
Armed and Armored
5.8%inclusion25 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
5.8%inclusion25 decks430 decks
-11%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5.6%inclusion24 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Boros Charm
5.6%inclusion24 decks430 decks
-15%synergy
Demand Answers
5.3%inclusion23 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.1%inclusion22 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
28%inclusion119 decks430 decks
24%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion78 decks430 decks
7%synergy
One with the Machine
17%inclusion75 decks430 decks
14%synergy
Requisition Raid
17%inclusion70 decks421 decks
14%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion45 decks296 decks
13%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
13%inclusion54 decks430 decks
12%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion51 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion49 decks430 decks
-11%synergy
Delete
7.2%inclusion31 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.5%inclusion28 decks430 decks
-7%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.3%inclusion27 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Collective Effort
6.3%inclusion27 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Recommission
6.0%inclusion26 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.8%inclusion25 decks430 decks
-7%synergy
Fumigate
5.8%inclusion25 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.6%inclusion24 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Damning Verdict
5.3%inclusion23 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.1%inclusion22 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
36%inclusion155 decks430 decks
30%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
34%inclusion64 decks189 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion122 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion101 decks430 decks
12%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
23%inclusion43 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Insight Engine
18%inclusion33 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion74 decks430 decks
14%synergy
Moxite Refinery
17%inclusion32 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
17%inclusion73 decks430 decks
16%synergy
Mechtitan Core
16%inclusion69 decks430 decks
15%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Salvation Engine
11%inclusion33 decks293 decks
10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion47 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
10%inclusion43 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion43 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Parhelion II
9.1%inclusion39 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
9.1%inclusion39 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
9.1%inclusion39 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.8%inclusion38 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
8.8%inclusion38 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
7.7%inclusion33 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight
7.7%inclusion33 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
7.4%inclusion22 decks299 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
7.2%inclusion31 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.6%inclusion28 decks422 decks
4%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.5%inclusion28 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.5%inclusion28 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
6.3%inclusion27 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.8%inclusion25 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Lux Cannon
5.8%inclusion25 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.6%inclusion24 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Costume Closet
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
5.3%inclusion23 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Golem Foundry
5.1%inclusion22 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
5.1%inclusion22 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
31%inclusion134 decks430 decks
30%synergy
Tempered Steel
22%inclusion94 decks430 decks
21%synergy
Resourceful Defense
16%inclusion70 decks430 decks
10%synergy
Felidar Retreat
15%inclusion66 decks430 decks
14%synergy
Rising of the Day
13%inclusion57 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
9.1%inclusion39 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.4%inclusion32 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Citadel Siege
7.0%inclusion30 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.3%inclusion27 decks430 decks
-18%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.8%inclusion25 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Born to Drive
5.6%inclusion24 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.4%inclusion14 decks258 decks
-7%synergy
Gleam of Authority
5.3%inclusion23 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Inexorable Tide
5.3%inclusion23 decks430 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
14%inclusion62 decks430 decks
13%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
11%inclusion49 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion103 decks430 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion82 decks430 decks
-1%synergy
Karn's Bastion
18%inclusion77 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
17%inclusion71 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Den
13%inclusion57 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
13%inclusion56 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Mech Hangar
13%inclusion56 decks430 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion34 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.7%inclusion33 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.5%inclusion28 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.0%inclusion26 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
5.6%inclusion22 decks392 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.1%inclusion22 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion345 decks430 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion338 decks430 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
40%inclusion172 decks430 decks
27%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion172 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion144 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
31%inclusion134 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion114 decks430 decks
14%synergy
Solar Array
26%inclusion48 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion109 decks430 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
25%inclusion109 decks430 decks
-19%synergy
Talisman of Progress
24%inclusion103 decks430 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
19%inclusion81 decks430 decks
-24%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion55 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion43 decks430 decks
-14%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.8%inclusion38 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.7%inclusion33 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.4%inclusion32 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.7%inclusion29 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.0%inclusion26 decks430 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.8%inclusion25 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.1%inclusion22 decks430 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion428 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Island
100%inclusion428 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion428 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion344 decks430 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Monastery
60%inclusion258 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion242 decks430 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion228 decks430 decks
-8%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion178 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
38%inclusion162 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion158 decks430 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion156 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion154 decks430 decks
19%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33%inclusion143 decks430 decks
-18%synergy
Razortide Bridge
32%inclusion137 decks430 decks
19%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
32%inclusion136 decks430 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
30%inclusion130 decks430 decks
-24%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
30%inclusion129 decks430 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion124 decks430 decks
-24%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
28%inclusion120 decks430 decks
23%synergy
Tranquil Cove
28%inclusion120 decks430 decks
21%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion115 decks430 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
26%inclusion112 decks430 decks
-16%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
25%inclusion109 decks430 decks
18%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
24%inclusion103 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion91 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion87 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion87 decks430 decks
-8%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion86 decks430 decks
-21%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion78 decks395 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion73 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion72 decks430 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion71 decks430 decks
-20%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion68 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
16%inclusion29 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Glittering Massif
14%inclusion26 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion53 decks430 decks
-1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion53 decks430 decks
-4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion49 decks430 decks
-3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
11%inclusion46 decks430 decks
-12%synergy
Power Depot
10%inclusion45 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion41 decks430 decks
-14%synergy
Thriving Bluff
9.1%inclusion39 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.8%inclusion38 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.8%inclusion38 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.7%inclusion33 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.4%inclusion32 decks430 decks
0%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.2%inclusion31 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
7.0%inclusion30 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
6.7%inclusion29 decks430 decks
-5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
5.6%inclusion24 decks430 decks
0%synergy